A student who resides in VISD and desires admission into a school other than his/her "home," "neighborhood" or "attendance-zoned" campus (i.e. intra-district transfer) OR a student who does not reside within the Victoria ISD area (i.e. out-of-district transfer) and would like to attend a VISD school must file an application for transfer with the Office of Student Services. For all student transfer information, requirements, timelines, types, etc., please reference regulation FDB-R. 

Campuses available to accept student transfers are limited due to the effect of additional students on class size, staffing, and facilities.  Additional campuses may become unavailable due to capacity after Priority Enrollment Window.  Multiple elementary campuses are currently at capacity enrollment thresholds. After a transfer is approved, if transfer criteria is not maintained the district may revoke the transfer and student will return to residency zoned campus.

Current VISD campuses available for Transfer Applications include: Aloe, Dudley, Torres, Mission Valley, Howell MS, Cade MS, Victoria East HS, and Victoria West HS.

If you are interested in one of our Choice Schools (Hopkins, O'Connor, Shields, Smith STEM, Patti Welder, or STEM Middle School) please contact our Office of Innovation at (361) 788-2802 to check availability.

The 2024-2025 Transfer Application window opens May 1, 2024 at 9:00 am & Closes May 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm

2024-25 Transfer Application

For a Translated Transfer Application please visit our office/ Para una solicitud de transferencia traducida, visite nuestra oficina.

Types of Transfers: For all student transfer information, requirements, timelines, types, etc., please reference regulation FDB-R. 

1. Employee’s Child(ren) (Employed at requested campus for Student/s)

2. Sibling (Placement for SPED, and P-Tech)

3. Administrative (Documented concerns related to Bullying, Safety, Sexual Assault, Power of Attorney or extraordinary conditions)

4. Senior Year (12th graders only)

5. Physical/Psychological (Physicians Form needed)

6. Anticipated Move (Valid sales or lease contract with closing or occupancy date needed)

7. Out of District (only for students who do NOT live within Victoria ISD boundary. Must provide current proof of address initially and annually thereafter)

FDE(LEGAL) - ADMISSIONS: School Safety Transfer

FDE(LOCAL) - ADMISSIONS: School Safety Transfer

Transfer applications will be accepted the first ten (10) District business days of May and Late Transfers- during the two week period that begins with Labor Day in September from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

ALL REQUEST MUST USE ONLINE TRANSFER APPLICATION.

(Only exceptions will be specific PEG and USCO transfer types)

Student Services will contact you if any additional information is needed after application is submitted online.

The online transfer application will include the option for the parent/guardian to request an email receipt prior to submitting the online form. This will be confirmation your application successfully submitted.

Transfer requests or documentation should not be sent to the campus.

If a transfer application is submitted by the deadline, parent notification of transfer approval or denial occurs approximately the:

• Middle of June for students entering grades 6-12

• Middle of July for students entering grades KG-5

*Only Electronic Notifications

After the September transfer deadline, parent notification of transfer approval or denial will be within 10 district business days.

Students granted a transfer before school begins must attend class at the requested campus on the first day of school or the transfer will be voided (absent extenuating circumstances).